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How to Help Your Team be Productive Post Shutdown
Employee engagement was a problem before the shutdown. It’s likely to get worse.
Management
Vital Economic Data Was Likely Lost During the Shutdown – Here’s Why It Matters to All Americans
The government collects reams of economic data that are vital to the functioning of companies, policymakers and even families.
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The Government Shutdown Is Ending. For Airports, It’s Just In Time
A pilot explains how a month-long shutdown will have lasting effects on air traffic controllers. “I can hear stress in their voice that didn’t used to be there.”
Management
Analysis: The Shutdown Leaves Trump’s Base Cracked
The president closed the government in the belief that his core supporters would never forgive him if he didn’t build the wall. Instead, the closure showed weaknesses in that coalition.
Management
It’s Back to Work, But Not Back to Normal
It will be very difficult for federal employees to pick up where they left off, especially with another possible shutdown looming on Feb. 15.
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OMB Asks Agencies to Prepare for 'Orderly Reopening'
President Trump on Friday signed a bill to fund agencies through Feb. 15.
Management
Why Feds Don’t Strike
During the 35-day partial government shutdown, many wondered why workers didn’t just strike. Here’s an explainer.
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Shutdown Didn’t Stop Regulatory Chief From Moving Ahead on Rollback of Workplace Injury Reporting Rule
Labor, consumer groups charge pro-business favoritism on workplace injury reporting.
Management
Employee Call Outs Force Ground Stop at Major U.S. Airport
Shutdown impact continues to spread as feds miss second paycheck.
Management
Senate Rejects Two Bills to Reopen Government in First Votes to End Shutdown
Senate leaders are working on a new path forward.
Management
White House Wants to Reduce the Shutdown Pain for Contractors
Under draft guidance obtained by Government Executive, OMB would reverse past policy and allow payments to contractors, raising legal concerns.
Management
There’s a Slim Chance the Senate Will Vote to End the Shutdown
Lawmakers are voting on dueling proposals to reopen the government on Thursday, and key Republicans won’t say where they stand on the Democratic offer.
Management
Are You Triaging or Prioritizing Your Work?
If triage is all you ever do, you’re never going to get to the strategic priorities that will enable you to achieve your goals.
Management
Last One Out, Turn Off the Lights
Retirements were up 24 percent last year. The shutdown is likely to drive many more civil servants out the door in 2019.
Management
Small Businesses Join Ranks of Contractors Miffed by Shutdown
Women- and minority-owned companies said to suffer the most.
Management
Did FEMA Shortchange Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria?
The federal response to hurricanes Harvey and Irma was faster and more generous than the help sent to Puerto Rico in preparation for and in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, a new study shows.
Management
You Use Less Info To Make Decisions Than You Might Think
People consume far less information than expected before making judgments and decisions, a new study finds.
Management
USDA Continues Controversial Call-Backs of Furloughed Employees
Farm Service Agency to resume full services on Thursday.
Management
FBI Field Offices Collect Food Donations for Unpaid Employees
Normally quiet and nonpolitical agents association publishes shutdown damage report.
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